Adrian Pearsall designed some of the most exuberant and expressive American chairs, sofas and other furniture of the 1950s and ’60s. For verve and vivacity of form, he surpasses even Vladimir Kagan — whose work is the emblem of swinging, sexy mid-20th century modernism. Pearsall gave his imagination free rein, and his flamboyant, eye-catching styles are icons of what has become known as “Atomic Age” design.
Pearsall studied architectural engineering at the University of Illinois before opening his Pennsylvania furniture company, Craft Associates, in 1952, and that training shows in many designs.
A Pearsall trademark, for example, is a lounge chair with an exceptionally tall, trapezoidal back, which give the pieces a skyscraper-like silhouette. Pearsall also had a talent for so-called Gondola sofas — long, low-slung pieces with upswept ends. Many of Pearsall’s sofas and chairs are supported not by legs, but on gently arced walnut skids.
Pearsall had a gift for tables, too, in particular glass-topped side tables and coffee tables with frames that have the look of an Alexander Calder stabile. As you will see from the offerings on 1stDibs, Pearsall had flair, and his work adds an attention-getting, sculptural exclamation point to any décor.
Find vintage Adrian Pearsall sofas, armchairs, coffee tables and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist-Inspired Two-Cushion Sofa (1 of 2)
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall, Paul Evans
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking example of Adrian Pearsall’s bold design vision, this two-cushion sofa blends clean modernist lines with dramatic Brutalist detailing. Upholstered in rich black fabric, th...
Upholstery, Resin, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist-Inspired Two-Cushion Sofa Loveseat (2 of 2)
By Adrian Pearsall, Paul Evans, Craft Associates
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking example of Adrian Pearsall’s bold design vision, this two-cushion sofa or loveseat blends clean modernist lines with dramatic Brutalist detailing. Upholstered in rich blac...
Upholstery, Resin, Wood
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Brutalist Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Brutalist Sofa This sofa measures: 126 wide x 34.5 deep x 25 inches high, with a seat height of 10.5 (to the frame) All pieces of f...
Upholstery, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Armless Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Napa, CA
This well taken care of armless sofa by American furniture designer, Adrian Pearsall will surely make your space that much more unique! This armless sof...
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Sofa, Fabric & Acrylic, USA, 1960s Design
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Stamford, CT
Spectacular Adrian Pearsall three cushion sofa with Brutalist "bronze" finish sculptural side panels. A highly sought after Pearsall piece. Three seat cushions, three back cushions. ...
Fabric, Acrylic
$4,250Sale Price|45% Off
H 25 in W 65 in D 38.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sculpted Brutalist Sofa Large Loveseat Settee
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wayne, NJ
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Brutalist Sofa Couch . We have another matching sofa in a different size in our other items. The highly decorated resin surfaces are similar to Paul...
Fabric
Boomerang Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
A rare "boomerang" sofa having a recently polished frame supporting a freshly upholstered back and seat done in a grey boucle fabric.
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
$6,750
H 26 in W 88 in D 38 in
Handsome Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Goop Sofa Tufted Chesterfield Mid-Century Mod
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Adrian Pearsall all original Brutalist Goop designed sofa. Black vinyl leather tufted Chesterfield upholstery in amazing vintage condition. The sculpted sides have a brutali...
Faux Leather, Resin
Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Walnut
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Cloud' sofa, walnut, fabric, United States, 1950s Adrian Pearsall's "Cloud" sofa, crafted in the 1950s in the United States, is a stunning example of mid-century m...
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shaped Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage kidney-shaped sofa by Adrian Pearsall is a masterclass in form and flow. With its sweeping curves and floating profile, the design feels as fresh today as it did when it...
Fabric
